ALMOST three years after it shut its doors for the last time there are now calls for St Eugene’s College in Roslea to be reopened to help accommodate social distancing when students return to school. While there are still no concrete details on when or how our young people will be returning to their classrooms, […]
Death of GAA stalwart and former publican
THE death has taken place of one of Roslea Shamrocks’ long time stalwarts. Benny McDermott was immersed in the village GAA club, serving as player, coach, manager and official. Many would credit the Roslea man with revitalising the famous Shamrocks club when it was at a low ebb. Benny, from Lackey Road, Roslea passed away […]
Time for change: McCluskey makes way for new generation
Roslea councillor stands down after less than 12 months
Wheely bad… fears pothole problems are set to deepen
ONE OF the biggest challenges facing the new Assembly will be filling in the many, many potholes across Fermanagh. Exactly ten years ago this week the Herald ran a six-page pothole special, highlighting surface problems around the county. The spread is shocking to us today in that the potholes it featured no longer seem that […]
Bus shelter artists brightening up those early mornings
A SELECTION of works of art have been displayed on bus shelters across rural communities within Sliagh Beagh, as part of a new initiative to “enrich the lives of rural communities.” Over the course of the year, workshops will take place across the county to bring more visual arts to remote areas. The Sliabh Beagh […]
GAA clubs are gearing up for the big switch-on!
GAA clubs across the county are taking part in an ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative. The aim is to bring communities together to enjoy walking in safety under the bright lights of local GAA clubs. The Lights Up initiative encourages locals to get out and exercise during the darker nights. Participating clubs will switch their floodlights […]
Rat infested toxic dump is left still festering
In October industrial scale dumping was discovered at Spring Grove forest in Roslea, very close to the border.
Rat infested toxic dump is left festering in Roslea
A RAT infested dumping site that has been found to contain toxic cancer-causing asbestos has still not been cleared up more than two months after it was first reported to the authorities, much to the distress of local residents. In October industrial scale dumping was discovered at Spring Grove forest in Roslea, very close […]
New Roslea group highlights loss of community services
Nationalist and unionist councillors share common cause for Roslea